stonework

noun

stone·​work ˈstōn-ˌwərk How to pronounce stonework (audio)
1
: a structure or part built of stone : masonry
2
: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone

Examples of stonework in a Sentence

The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.
Recent Examples on the Web The original gymnasium facade remains, including the original stonework, windows, and entryway. Aeriel Storey, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 Carved into the entryway stonework of the house was the Haldane family motto, a word that would become an ominous portent. Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stonework 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stonework was before the 12th century

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“Stonework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stonework. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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stonework

noun
stone·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce stonework (audio)
1
: a structure or part built of stone : masonry
2
: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone

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